TfL Proposes Axing Route 67 in North London (2026)

Key Points

• Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled a major consultation regarding the restructuring of two prominent north London bus routes, namely route 67 and route 149.
• Route 67, which currently operates between Wood Green and Dalston Junction, faces complete withdrawal.
• Route 149, traditionally running between Edmonton Green and London Bridge, would be diverted at its northern end to start from Wood Green instead of Edmonton Green.
• The proposed changes aim to better match public transport capacity with declining post-pandemic passenger numbers and lower general traffic levels.
• Weekday peak frequencies for route 149 would decrease from a bus every seven minutes to a bus every eight minutes under the current proposals.
• The public consultation period opened on July 24, 2026, and is scheduled to run until September 20, 2026.

London (The Londoner News) July 30, 2026 — Transport for London has formally announced a sweeping set of proposals that will reshape public transportation across the north of the capital. Following shifts in commuter habits and a notable decrease in passenger numbers since the COVID-19 pandemic, the city’s transit authority is planning to withdraw a major bus route entirely while heavily altering the path of another.

As detailed by Time Out, these changes form part of an ongoing strategy by TfL to review underused corridors, following prior adjustments implemented earlier in the year to address lower overall traffic and ridership levels.

What are the specific changes proposed for bus route 67?

The 67 bus route, which currently runs between Wood Green and Dalston Junction, is slated for complete withdrawal. According to operational updates highlighted by Transport for London and reported by MyLondon journalist MyLondon News, the service would be entirely erased in its current standalone format.

However, transport officials have clarified that the physical connections currently provided by the 67 will not vanish entirely. As noted in official TfL documentation reviewed by journalists, the withdrawn 67 route would be directly replaced by a rerouted 149 bus service along that specific corridor.

Passengers who currently rely on the 67 between Wood Green and Dalston Junction will still be able to make their journeys using the modified 149 service without needing to transfer between different vehicles.

The only minor adjustment at Dalston Junction involves bus stops: instead of serving Stop N inside the Dalston Junction Bus Station, the incoming 149 buses would pick up and drop off passengers at Stop C on Kingsland Road.

How will bus route 149 be rerouted?

Route 149, historically known as one of north London’s busiest arterial corridors connecting Edmonton Green to London Bridge, is facing a substantial truncation at its northern terminal.

As outlined by MyLondon News, TfL intends to shift the northern terminus of the 149 from Edmonton Green to Wood Green. Consequently, the bus will no longer travel past the iconic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, nor will it pass through Bruce Grove, Seven Sisters, or South Tottenham.

Instead, the newly structured northern section of the 149 will route through Turnpike Lane, West Green Road, La Rose Lane, and St Anne’s Road before connecting back to its traditional path at Stamford Hill.

From Stamford Hill southward, the route remains unchanged, continuing down Kingsland Road toward Haggerston, Hoxton, Shoreditch, Liverpool Street, Monument, and finally terminating at London Bridge.

Why is Transport for London altering these routes?

Transport for London has defended the drastic network adjustments by pointing to changing passenger dynamics. As reported across various travel updates, Londoners have been swiping their Oyster and contactless cards on buses far less frequently than they did before the pandemic.

TfL stated that the proposals are designed to

“remove underused bus services on the A10 and A1010 between Edmonton Green and Stamford Hill”

while reducing the redundancy of multiple bus routes running parallel along identical corridors. By restructuring the network, the authority aims to match active bus capacity closer to real-world passenger demand.

Furthermore, officials emphasize that the changes will unlock new direct travel opportunities. For instance, the alterations will establish direct links between West Green Road and St Ann’s Road directly through to major employment and commercial hubs like Shoreditch, Liverpool Street, and London Bridge.

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How will bus frequencies be affected?

Frequency adjustments are intrinsically tied to the structural overhaul. According to TfL’s published consultation FAQs, weekday peak frequencies on route 149 will see a minor reduction, moving from a bus every seven minutes down to a bus every eight minutes.

This creates a nuanced shift in service levels across different geographic sectors. For the northern portion of the route between Wood Green and Stamford Hill—previously serviced by the 67—the changes actually represent an overall increase in service frequency. Conversely, for the southern stretch between Stamford Hill and London Bridge, the slight adjustment from a 7-minute to an 8-minute interval constitutes a localized frequency decrease.

What alternative options are available for affected passengers?

While some travelers will benefit from new direct connections, local commuters losing direct segments have raised concerns. Residents traveling exclusively between Edmonton Green and London Bridge will no longer enjoy a one-seat ride on the 149 and will either need to change buses or utilize alternative local services.

To mitigate disruption, TfL has highlighted that other existing routes remain untouched by these specific proposals. Route 279 will continue to maintain connections between Edmonton Green and Stamford Hill, route 243 will preserve links between Bruce Grove and Shoreditch, and route 476 will maintain connections between Lansdowne Road and Stoke Newington. Additionally, the night bus service along the corridor will remain operational, continuing to run every night between Edmonton Green and London Bridge under the renumbered designation N149.

How can the public share their views on the consultation?

With local communities and commuter groups already mobilizing petitions and pushing back against service reductions in outer boroughs like Enfield, Transport for London has opened an official public consultation channel.

The consultation period opened on July 24, 2026, giving residents, passenger advocacy groups, and local stakeholders an opportunity to review the maps, submit feedback, and voice concerns.

The consultation portal will remain active until September 20, 2026, after which TfL will review all submissions before deciding whether to proceed with the final implementation of the bus route restructuring.